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The Purple Tree Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Premier Triple / Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished
Premier Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished
Premier Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished
The Purple Tree Guest House, located in the city center, offers tranquility with a spa tub and outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests can browse the library or enjoy international dishes at the Purple Tree Bar. Visitors often praise the welcoming atmosphere of this charming B&B.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premier Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Triple / Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Premier Triple / Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Premier Double / Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Premier Double / Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Compact Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Compact Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Standard Double or Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe / Honeymoon Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Deluxe / Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished

Standard Double or Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Torquay, The Purple Tree Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Torre Abbey and Compton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Torquays Dinosaur World and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Paignton Pier and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing, windsurfing, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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20 Newton Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5BZ

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Princess Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cockington Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belgrave Tandoori - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gino's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull & Bush - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DT's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Express - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Purple Tree Guest House

Bed & breakfast near a train station
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Purple Tree Guest House. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Purple Tree Bar, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors and highchairs
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Heating, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Purple Tree Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby monitor
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Hourly fees apply to late arrivals. No check-ins are accepted after 10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Richwood
Richwood Hotel Torquay
Richwood Torquay
Richwood Hotel
The Richwood Torquay, Devon
The Richwood Torquay Devon
The Richwood Hotel
Richwood House Torquay
Richwood Guesthouse Torquay
Richwood Guesthouse
The Richwood Torquay
The Purple Tree Torquay
The Purple Tree Guest House Torquay
The Purple Tree Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Purple Tree Guest House Bed & breakfast Torquay

Frequently asked questions

Does The Purple Tree Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is The Purple Tree Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, The Purple Tree Guest House allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Purple Tree Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Riviera International Conference Centre and Torre Abbey. Torbay Hospital and Torre Abbey Sands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Torre Station is only a 4-minute walk and Torquay Station is 16 minutes.

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